Intel Core i3-6300 socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Core i3-6300 uses the LGA 1151 socket on 100 series boards. It is a dual core Skylake part with threads at 3.8 GHz and 51 W with HD Graphics 530 for office desktops.
- Socket
- LGA 1151
- Launched
- September 2015
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 51 W
- Codename
- Skylake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 3.8 GHz
Intel Core i3-6300 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Skylake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.8 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 4 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 51 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-1866 and 2133, DDR3L-1333 and 1600, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | LGA 1151 (FCLGA1151) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i3-6300 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 300 series: B365 and Z390 | Z390, B365 | Not supported |
| 300 series: H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 | Z370, H370, B360, H310, Q370 | Not supported |
| 200 series | Z270, H270, B250, Q270, Q250 | Works out of the box |
| 100 series | Z170, H170, B150, H110, Q170, Q150 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1151.
LGA 1151 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,151 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4 on most boards (some early boards use DDR3L). DDR4 only on the second revision |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Core i3-6300 is
The Core i3-6300 brings Skylake to LGA 1151 for office desktops with DDR4. It launched in September 2015 with two cores and four threads at a fixed 3.8 GHz and 51 W. Intel targets multitaskers who need fast threads with graphics.
Four megabytes of Smart Cache carry office suites and browser tabs. The high fixed clock keeps apps responsive. Four threads cover foreground work plus background services.
HD Graphics 530 drive office displays and video calls. The process is 14 nm. The multiplier is locked and Turbo Boost is absent. DDR4-1866 and 2133 plus DDR3L in two channels feed the chip with up to 64 GB and ECC.
Shops value the part for fleets where threads and graphics matter. The 51 W rating fits slim towers. A boxed stock cooler ships with retail packs. ECC support suits entry workstations.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Core i3-6300 fits LGA 1151 on 100 series boards with DDR4 or DDR3L slots. H110 and B150 boards list Core i3 parts with display outputs. Makers add Skylake IDs with 2015 BIOS builds.
LGA 1150 boards cannot take this chip. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide details matching.
Single socket desktops are the deployment. Growth means another LGA 1151 chip on the same board where listed.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-1866 and 2133 in two channels suit office desktops with SSDs. Matched pairs help HD 530 graphics. Start with 8 GB for office fleets.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU serves board slots. Most builds use integrated graphics. Chipset lanes add storage and USB.
Cooling uses the LGA 1151 mount from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide. The boxed cooler runs quietly. ECC guards memory on boards that wire it.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Core i3-6100 trims to 3.7 GHz with less cache at the same 51 W. The Intel Pentium G4520 drops to two threads at 3.6 GHz. Both share LGA 1151 boards.
Celeron parts suit entry costs where threads matter less.
Past offices move to Kaby Lake Core i3 parts. The i3-6300 covers 2015 desks where fast threads with ECC must deploy.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i3-6300 use?
It uses LGA 1151 on 100 series boards.
How many cores does the Core i3-6300 have?
Two cores and four threads at a fixed 3.8 GHz with no boost.
Which graphics does the Core i3-6300 include?
HD Graphics 530 for office displays.
What memory does the Core i3-6300 support?
DDR4-1866 and 2133 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the Core i3-6300 launch?
September 2015 with Skylake desktop parts.
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